What does Mark 16:15 mean?

Mark 16:15 (KJV) reads: "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." — This verse is from Mark in the New Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/mark/16/15.

What is the context of Mark 16:15?

Mark 16:15 is found in Mark chapter 16, verse 15. Mark is part of the New Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/mark/16.

Commentary on Mark 16:15 — The Living Sword

Q: What does "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach …" mean in the Bible?

This is Mark 16:15 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/mark/16/15.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15 (King James Version)

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About this Passage

Mark 16:15 is verse 15 of chapter 16 in the Book of Mark, part of the New Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it reads: “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

Mark 16:15 (King James Version): "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 appears in the Book of Mark, New Testament, chapter 16, verse 15. The Book of Mark was written by Joel son of Pethuel (c. 835–796 BC (or 600–400 BC — widely debated)). Joel is one of the shorter prophetic books but contains some of the most consequential prophecy in the Old Testament. A devastating locust plague serves as Joel's starting point and as a foretaste of the coming 'Day of the LORD' — a theme that appears five times. Joel calls Judah to repentance with extraordinary passion: 'Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he i Key themes in Mark include: day of the Lord, repentance, Spirit poured out, Joel 2:28. To study Mark 16:15 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Greek, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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